Seminar Information This class is for importers and exporters. The classification and valuation of goods must be done correctly for a successful international trade transaction. If you classify or value your products incorrectly, your shipment may not reach its destination, and/or you may be subjected to severe penalties. You will also learn how to determine whether goods are subject to quotas, restraints, embargoes or other restrictions. This...

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) made its official debut in Federal contracting on April 1, 1984, as the successor to the Federal Procurement Regulations (FPR). Some saw the April Fool’s Day effective date as a bad omen, but over the last 34 years, trillions of dollars have been spent pursuant to the FAR’s authority, covering the procurement of donuts to major weapons systems. Long-time acquisition professionals consider th...

Seminar Information Exporting may be the best way to grow your business. But you won’t grow your business with incorrect documentation that may results in fees, fines or unexpected costs. Our class will help generate accurate export documents, help you navigate the maze of regulations and help you implement procedures to verify your shipment is compliant. Basically, this course will help you create a successful export program. This popul...

Centre’s Boot Camp for GSA Schedules isn’t just about getting a GSA contract. This course hones in on obtaining a schedule, maintaining compliance, and ultimately driving your government sales. Centre’s GSA gurus will help you keep up with the changes that affect your contract administration and compliance efforts. In addition, you’ll learn the key components to making your GSA Schedule a worthwhile investment for your...

Seminar Information: Take the fear out of international shipping. This class is the perfect overview of the transportation process—whether you're shipping by ocean or air. Learn the steps you need to follow to move your products affordably, securely and within budget. Learn to control your international shipments by directly coordinating your documents with transportation rules and procedures. Review the air and ocean transportation ...

New cybersecurity risk regulations for all organizations are approaching faster than you might think. "Computers, software, programming and algorithms are all parts of a cybersecurity risk program, but it is the interaction with the "humans" that makes all the difference in the world." An effective cybersecurity risk program requires an organization to have everything from program policies to incident response plans to specific breach notifica...

Join us for a unique, interactive course that "walks you through" the Internal Audit process. "This course is not just for auditors or new auditors. It is for anyone who wants an understanding of the relationship between business objectives, risk, control, assessment and reporting." This comprehensive internal audit training course is for anyone who wants to have a strong base of knowledge and understanding of the essential audit and the perso...

Audits of "SOC" (System and Organization Controls) have been governed starting on May 1, 2017 by the application of "SSAE" (Statement of Standards for Attestation Engagements) 18. This new AICPA Standard replaces SSAE 16, just as SSAE 16 replaced SAS 70. This new standard will require the users of these reports to change their compliance programs to fit the new reporting standards. SSAE 18 is more comprehensive than the prior standards. Learn...

This focused three-day course helps the experienced internal auditor to understand the underlying concepts and principles that drive the practice of internal auditing. The attendees will learn the concepts that are behind audit planning, performance, reporting, and followup. It is ideal for senior auditors and those preparing to be an audit team manager. "Internal Audit Advanced Training" is the perfect CPE course to provide a focused review o...

Join NCMA HQ as we host a full-day education and networking seminar. Attendees will receive extensive hands-on learning and scheduled opportunities to network with peers! Participants will earn 6.5 CPE/CLPs. Through hands-on experience you will learn how commercial contracts are priced and negotiated. Participants will work in buyer and seller teams (either government-to-industry or business-to-business perspectives) to perform assignments. P...